Ole Miss beats out LSU for coveted 4-star CB Taelyn Mayo
Four-star cornerback Taelyn Mayo from Lewisville High in Texas has committed to Ole Miss over LSU. Mayo, a top national recruit, cited the program's culture, coaching staff, and defensive scheme as key factors in his decision. He took official visits to both Ole Miss and LSU before announcing his commitment during his second trip to Oxford.
- ▪Taelyn Mayo is a 6-foot-3, 170-pound cornerback from Lewisville (Texas) High School.
- ▪He is ranked as the No. 31 cornerback nationally and the No. 264 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class.
- ▪Mayo announced his commitment to Ole Miss while on an official visit to the campus.
- ▪During his junior season, Mayo recorded 29 tackles, three interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and two forced fumbles.
- ▪He cited coaches Pete Golding and Bryan Brown as influential in his decision due to their transparency and development plan.
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